Representation an introduction- trailer 2





1)


  •  Women (Mothers’)
  •  Youth
  •  Men
  • Americans
  •  Police



2) This trailer shows an alternative representation of men. As we can see the protagonist has autism, which makes him inferior to other people as it’s his weakness. However, this trailer does show a dominant representation of men because of the way the police act, they are in control and have authority over the protagonist. Also, this trailer shows dominant representation of women, as we can see that she is a mother and is very protective of her son, she is very affectionate. However, this trailer does subvert the representations of women as it shows the heroine as the breadwinner of the family as she is the main provider of income- she runs her own business and is independent. There are both dominant representations of youth. The dominant would be that they teenage kids are friends and go to each other’s houses etc. This trailer shows a dominant representation of Americans. This is because we can see how they are judgmental about the protagonist because he has dyslexia and see him as a terrorist as he doesn’t fit in society. They are seen as patriarchist, and view ‘Khan’ as a threat. Moreover, there is a dominant representation of the Police in this trailer because the American police are known for picking on people of ethnic minority background, they suspect ‘Khan’ as a terrorist.

3) The stereotype of women, in particular, mothers being overly affectionate, the stereotype of Americans’ as patriarchists, the stereotype of foreigners being dodgy (Muslims being terrorists).

4) The trailer may alienate Muslim people (Asians), because they portray ‘Khan’ as someone illegal and as a terrorist, they may find this offending and disrespectful. The trailer may offend American people, as some like to be known as non-racist and equal, in this trailer American people turn again Muslims.

5) It's easier for the audience to understand films/texts which use stereotypes, this is because it's how society works and it's the way they view things. By not using stereotypes the texts/films may be less appealing as it contradicts the societies views.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Blog task: binary oppositions and ideology

Image
1) One example of binary opposition I can suggest from watching this clip is  immigrants vs British people .  This is clearly illustrated as Nigel argues the point about  overcrowding  as a result of immigration and the general quality of life has gone down. Another binary opposition suggested from this clip is   rich vs poor . This is seen when Nigel makes the point about the upper classes being at a  disadvantage  because of overcrowding, but Russell makes the point about how money is not being distributed in an equal way and that the poor are also at a disadvantage because of this. Furthermore, another binary opposition in this clip is   immigration vs corruption . Russell mentions how people are worried about the  shortages of resources, taking away jobs, housing, not paying taxes  because of immigrants, but Nigel is the one who is really to blame because politicians are corrupt. One other binary opposition di...
Read more

Media Factsheet 76: News Values

1) Conflict: Afghan conflict, US carried out its first air strike in response to the Taliban. Progress: Switzerland voted in favour of LGBTQ+ protection bill shows progress because it shows that the community is becoming widely accepted across the globe. Disaster: The coronavirus! A current global issue which has lead to many deaths. Consequence: London knife crime has increased fear among society. Prominence: Phillip Scofield coming out as gay has caused a lot of controversy. Many people support his decision, while others see it as 'unfaithful'.  Novelty: Kobe Bryant killed in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter and 5 others. 2) The example used in the factsheet is of a British servicewoman who died as a result of an Afghan bomb blast. This is an appropriate example  to gain prominent coverage because it reflects various news values. The fact that she is British relates to familiarity because the British army is apart of out culture.  3) Gateke...
Read more

Introduction to feminism:Case study- Everyday Sexism

1) Laura Bates started the Everyday Sexism project because she realised that it was a  recurring  issue in her and almost every other women's life. Until speaking out about her experiences with others about the  sexual harassment  she gets, Laura thought it was normal due to everyone shutting her down and saying that women are equal now. However, she researched and found information that contrasts with the statement of 'women being equal' and decided to make website which enables people, men and women, from around the world to share their experiences. 2) The project links to the concept of  post-feminism  because it  unveils  the different forms of  sexual harassment  women get on a daily basis and how they experience this during a normal days  routine,  e.g. at their workplace or on their way home. In  Western societies  things are still  developing  and they still live in  patriarchy. ...
Read more